Kiawah Island Resort — Hotel in Kiawah Island

Kiawah has access to incredible amenities - One of the best beaches on the Carolina Coast, miles of bicycle trails, beautiful scenery, and wonderful sport amenities - golf and tennis. We were very excited about this trip, but it fell very much short. I am leaving three stars for the wildlife, scenery, and my prior love for this place - I have known Kiawah and Seabrook well since the early 1990's. The lodgings, dining, workout facility would earn a one star. These are all fixable, and I hope that Kiawah will pay attention to reviews like this.

This was a long weekend family getaway for a conference. The conference facilities were updated and quite nice. This is a big upgrade for the island and hopefully a segue into trying to attract professional conferences.

The lodgings were well below what I expected. We had opted for a villa and were assigned to the Turtle Cove Villas. The lodging is not just dated and in sore need of a paint job, it was dirty. The main bedroom had dirty carpet, the bathroom had filth in the corners, rust spots on faucets, broken drywall in the ceiling. We had opted to have the kids on a pullout couch. The couch itself was worn, stained, and grimy, but when we pulled open the tucked away bed, there were no sheets in the unit to be found, and the mattress was broken with crumbs from a previous guest eating in the bed. The unit was really just disgusting, and akin to a motel level of sanitation you'd find in a highway pull off. This entire unit was a disappointment, but the significant sore point is what you are paying to stay in such a condition. I understood that much of what you are paying for is access to the resort amenities, and I tried to justify it that way by staying out of the room as much as possible. Where you run into trouble with this thinking is that the entire resort has quite expensive fees and pricing throughout. There is no way of escaping the feeling that you are really just being taken advantage of.

Dinner the only night we ate on Kiawah was basic fare, and over $200 for a family of four. Tables were grimy, and while our server was a nice person, when you are spending $45-60 an entree, you ought to be receiving a five star experience. I understand food costs, costs of running a restaurant are much higher in 2025. This experience was basic fare, mediocre execution, and exorbitantly priced. You are in a foody town of Charleston. Before you spend for a meal in on Kiawah, you are honestly better off heading into Charleston, or venturing into Johns Island along Maybank Highway where a number of new restaurants have opened. If you're concerned about driving (as you should be in this area of two lane highways), arrange for a driver service - you'd still save yourself money. I am all for having a nice time, and am not opposed to spending money for a great meal and a nice vacation, but here again is where you are not receiving value for the cost.

In prior years, I have dined and stayed at the Sanctuary, and have made good memories there. We visited this time, and found two carry away sandwiches, a scone, and two black coffees ran us $60 another morning. While I highlight the price, my main concern was that again basic fare, and not great service in this coffee shop where orders were hurried and remarkably not memorable.

I used the workout facility to find that it was not only quite small with guests tumbling over one another, but equipment was broken. Of three treadmills, two were out of service. Absolutely unacceptable when you advertise yourself as a five star resort, request premium pricing, and underdeliver across the board.

This was a disappointing experience. I know Charleston well. It has become an expensive place, but this trip was obscenely priced with lack of value when you can stay on the Peninsula or any of the other barrier islands in the vicinity. I love Kiawah, but I hate to write that it is going to take time before I decide to take my...

We rented a Villa at Kiawah Island Resort for one week (we are still here). The experience with the Villa could not be worse. At the Villa Check In everything went well. But when we entered into the Villa 1310, we were welcomed by a dirty house, by some live and some dead cockroaches, with used bottles of beer left behind. Also our package included daily housekeeping - but the Villa denied this service until I forwarded the confirmation email confirming that we would have daily housekeeping. It worked well for 3 days but the crew changed at the Villa Check In, and the new employees did not have any information about the daily housekeeping and did not provided that. I went to the check in once more, they were supposed to call housekeeping but again nobody showed up. I call again and they said that I would have to re-send the confirmation email - and that they tried to contact the Villa phone number (what is not true as the phone never ring) to let me know about the need to share the email again. In a nutshell, Kiawah Island is a beautiful place , the golf courses are awesome, but if you can avoid renting the villas, please do so - unless you want to stay in a dirty, without maintenance house and poor service that does not even comply with what has...

The golf courses at Kiawah Island Resort are simply outstanding. As an avid golfer, I was thrilled to play on some of the most renowned courses in the world. The meticulously manicured fairways, challenging yet fair layouts, and breathtaking coastal scenery made each round a memorable experience. The staff at the golf club were friendly and professional, ensuring that every aspect of my golfing experience was exceptional. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional dining options available at the resort. From casual beachfront cafes to elegant fine-dining restaurants, there was something to please every palate. The culinary team showcased their creativity and expertise, serving delicious dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether I was indulging in delectable seafood or savoring a perfectly cooked steak, each meal was a culinary delight. Overall, my time at Kiawah Island Resort was an unforgettable experience. The stunning natural beauty, luxurious accommodations, world-class golf, and exceptional dining made it a true paradise. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a memorable and...